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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1909
Page
16
Opinion piece warns of Japanese influence in California with claims of land purchases and demographic impact. It advocates patience with President Roosevelt on immigration limits and urges strong actions to counter perceived Japanese ascendancy in agriculture, education, and civic life.
Burlington Vermont January 26 W Berke of the Tenth cavalry senior veterinarian in the United States Army stationed at Fort Ethan Allen has applied to the War Department for retirement at age 75 He is noted as the oldest man in the army by age and length of service with a career starting in the Premon expedition across the continent in 1852.
A whisky trade delegation led by Edmund W Taylor and George T Gambril met President Roosevelt at the White House to discuss labeling under the pure food law. They supported current rules as best, citing one fourth of bonded whisky, while a commission led by Wilson Dunlap Capers will study branding impacts. The White House also withdrew J D Pringle’s nomination for Pittsburg appraiser after Senator Know and others raised concerns about his involvement in a mayoral contest. Congressmen and celebrities visited the president, including John L Sullivan and Kirk Bellew, with several invitations and electoral vote bearers noted.
Representative Humphrey of Washington Burke of Pennsylvania Barnhard of Indiana Langley of Kentucky Dwight of New York Rothermel of Pennsylvania Cocks of New York listed as members in the current congressional lineup.
A mounted officer from the nth precinct escaped injury when a sled veered into his horse. Herbert Rider, age 16, was tossed from the sled, his body struck, and the horse reared and whinnied. Rider sustained minor injuries and was taken home for care. The incident occurred as the sled collided with the horse, prompting the officer to retreat from a dangerous bind.
An exploding roasting machine at George Coulmas peanut stand on Ty street northwest sent shoppers fleeing toward the Washington Alexandra and Mount Vernon Railway depot on Twelfth street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Daylmas extinguished the blaze with water. damage was covered by insurance.
At the New Willard Hotel the American Medical Association's annual conference held a heated closing session over Dr Charles A Reed of Cincinnati criticizing President Roosevelt's pure food actions. Resolutions repudiated his remarks while backing Roosevelt. Reed defended his personal view. A separate item noted a mortgage fund drive for James Carroll's name via subscriptions.
John Francis Ford, a colored man from 2159 P short northwest, pressed for a marriage license to wed Estella Offutt at City Hall. A woman previously blocked issuance, but Ford insisted he is old enough and capable to marry. clerk finally issued the license as Ford declared it is his sister’s wishes. A separate War Department notice orders marching units to sail for the Philippine Islands from San Francisco, with details of stations and transfer dates.
The North Carolina sailed from Norfolk today for Charleston where on Monday it will take aboard President-elect Taft and crew for a trip to Panama. The cruiser Montana will follow to accompany the North Carolina and carry newspaper correspondents and others joining the President-elect.
Florida Senator Milton introduces a bill to define the word negro by law. It states that anyone with one eighth or more negro blood shall be legally considered negro and bans interracial marriage in the District of Columbia where such unions would be void and their offspring considered incapable of inheriting.
Grand jury hearings in New York probe purchase of the canal involving Elihu Root and Philander Knox while William Nelson Cromwell may testify. Court actions challenge circulation of the New York World and Indianapolis News as prosecutors seek to use federal law to punish alleged libel amid secrecy and delays.
The advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla makes and keeps the blood with the right quality and quantity, helping the body's defenses. It asserts cures for scrofula eruptions rheumatic disorders and dyspepsia and general debility while building up the whole system.
The text explains that federal criminal libel applies to libel on government property in this state, with state law treated as federal for such offenses. It notes no federal libel statute exists, making this a potentially novel use of the law. Penalty cited is imprisonment up to 18 months or a $5000 fine.
Mrs Katherine Sullivan, 1115 Fifth Street northwest, was robbed near a drug store on New York Avenue after 9 PM. A well dressed Black man grabbed her purse, knocked her down, and fled toward Seventh Street. She suffered a broken arm and severe bruising and was taken to Homeopathic Hospital. Police and detectives searched the area. the assailant remains at large. Mrs Sullivan cannot identify him. The suspect is described as a tall, well dressed mulatto man about 22 years old, 5 feet 3 inches, 146 pounds.
After a three week probe police say a nearby Black man in Virginia seized the moment at a wreck involving Senor Don Juan Barrios and Senor Don Luis Toledo Herrarte, taking about 3200 dollars from Barrios and 2000 from Herrarte. The suspect, a local Black man, is said to reside in Alexandria County and could be arrested soon.
Washington rehearsals proceed for the presidential inaugural events as Percy Foster guides a chorus of top local singers in preparations for March concerts at the pension building. Cadets from Virginia Military Institute seek quarters for the parade while bids for two reviewing stands are reviewed and a Parsons bid is favored.
Northwest corner of Fifteenth and Pennsylvania Ave. Charles J. Bell, President. Send for Trust Dept. booklet. 6 Check ag.
Viscount Charles de Chambrun, French military attaché, summoned medical aid during a gas accident at 16% sixteenth street NW. Gas fitter William Johnson, 23, was revived after two near-fatal episodes and hospitalized in a private ward. Doctors reported a narrow escape and praised the diplomat’s prompt action.
Military announcements list officer promotions and reassignments within the corps. Included are captains promoted to major, lieutenants to captains, and second lieutenants attached to various companies, plus examinations and board reports for officers at Chicago and Staunton. Movements of naval vessels and shipping routes are noted, with no advertising charges.
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